#EventReview: Poetry LGBT

Poetry LGBT (Sunday 5th July 2015) Tipsy Bar 20 Stoke Newington Rd Dalston London, N16 7XN

Hosted by the fabulous Andreena Bogle, Poetry LGBT is an open minded open mic platform for emerging and established poets to perform their material.

VENUE

Tipsy is a five minute walk from Dalston Kingsland Station. You’ll find the entrance under a small sign at the top of the stairs leading to the basement. Inside, a raised stage near the entrance precedes a well-stocked bar at farthest end of the club.

Exposed brick walls are broken up with large mirrors that make the space feel larger. A few well-placed coloured lights give the whole venue a sense of warmth. The toilets are wallpapered in sheet music, which makes for an interesting read upon visiting the ladies.

ATMOSPHERE

This event gathers a warm and interactive crowd. There is no shortage of hipsters in Dalston, so expect the usual eclectic feel you find in the area.

PERFORMERS

No less than 15 perfomers took to the stage on the night, offering up everything from food for thought spoken word to stirring acapella vocals and rap contributions that had the whole audience on their feet.

GIVEAWAYS

All those who arrived before 7.30pm were entered into a free prize raffle draw with a selection of gifts up for grabs. Fingers were crossed for top prize, a fetching looking bottle of Jack Daniel’s Silver Select. Alas, pipped to the post. Three quiz questions won the most knowledgeable in the crowd a novelty gift.

THE INFAMOUS CHALLENGE

Not for the faint of heart, the vodka challenge laid down the gauntlet for the competitors amongst the audience. A party cup filled with three double shots of Smirnoff was the only thing standing between participants and a crisp £20.

The subsequent winner downed the lot at blink and you missed it speed to deservedly claim the cash.

DRINKS

Very reasonably priced with an ample range of beer, wine and spirits available. Chosen tipple of the night, Disaronno and cranberry came in at 2 for under £10.

ENTRY

A bargain at £5 per head on the door.

NEXT EVENT

Sunday 2nd August and every 1st Sunday of the month thereafter.

6pm – 10.30pm Tipsy Bar 20 Stoke Newington Rd Dalston London, N16 7XN